So a couple of my friends had been planning a trip to Egypt and Jordan for over a year until with just two weeks to go, the world changes and they have to find something a little more safe.

Last Saturday they set off on a three week road trip to Canada, possibly dipping back down into the states to see some true Americana like Carhenge, the Great Balls of Twine, the Mall of America and the House on the Rock.

Anyhow, they're completely incommunicado, without any firm agenda, and I made them promise to at least call every 3 or 4 days, just to give an update and to let me know they're all right.

Pah. It's been six days now and I haven't heard a thing. More frustrated than worried, but I'd like to hear from them before it starts changing to worry.

You guys out there? Until I hear their tales, I'm keeping myself entertained reading about another person's 21 day journey through Americana.